Couse Corners Roundabout Open

Couse Corners Roundabout

The Couse Corners roundabout opened to traffic and pedestrians during the night of Thursday, May 24th. There will still be work to complete on the west, Luther Road, side of the roundabout. Red Mill Road will open concurrent with the roundabout. Please use caution entering and exiting the roundabout.

Castleton's 2012 Memorial Day Parade Program

“Honoring Those Who Served” 

MONDAY MAY 28, 2012  10:00 am

Drinking biologist a state worker no more

The comptroller said in November that Keim stole $35,823 in salary and benefits from the state by drinking while he was supposed to be performing duties as a state biologist. He had worked at DEC since 2007 and was paid $56,550 a year.

"Sadly, this individual took advantage of his position and bilked state taxpayers out of thousands of dollars," DiNapoli said.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Contact: Mike Morey (Schumer) 202-380-5990

Angie Hu (Gillibrand) 212-688-9780

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN IRAN SANCTIONS BILL WHICH TOUGHENS PENALTIES AGAINST IRAN, ENFORCE SANCTIONS AGAINST SYRIA

Senators' Proposals Included in Iran Bill Would Broaden Penalties Against Iran's Human Rights Abusers, Require Companies to Disclose Iran-Related Business to SEC, and Target Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps

Gillibrand-Schumer-Brown Measure Imposes Sanctions in Effort to End Campaign of Killings, Torture, and Other Human Rights Abuses by the Syrian Government of Bashar al-Assad

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive bipartisan Iran sanctions bill which includes measures authored by Senators Gillibrand and Mark Kirk (R-IL) to strengthen economic sanctions against Iran, as well as a proposal introduced by Senators Gillibrand, Schumer (D-NY), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) that would enforce sanctions against the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad. The Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 will now be reconciled with the House version of the bill.

"By imposing crippling sanctions on Iran, this bill is a tough and smart plan to address the real threat Iran poses to the U.S. and our allies, particularly Israel," said Senator Schumer. "This legislation also takes an important step toward imposing sanctions on the brutal Syrian regime. If the Syrian government will not stop their campaign of terror, then we will do everything we can to send the strongest message possible to that nation's leadership that this behavior is beyond the pale and not without consequence."

Student Artwork Selected for Exhibit

MHHS students Stuart Allen and Philip Prinzo had their artwork accepted into this year’s Annual High School Art Invitational Exhibit, with Stuart earning a third place award for his self-portrait. The invitational involves more than a dozen area school districts and is presented by Questar III and WMHT. A reception was held April 18 at WMHT’s headquarters. Artwork by students Jennie Buckley and Franco Fettucia was also put on display at Questar III’s main offices in Schodack as part of the event. Congratulations! Click here for a photo slideshow… Posted 5/07/12.

Possible school merger being debated

Posted at: 05/21/2012 4:42 PM | Updated at: 05/21/2012 6:28 PM 

Saddled with budget cuts, the Schodack Central and Ichabod Crane Central School districts are considering joining forces.

A community forum is being held Monday night, at Maple Hill High School and Tuesday night at Ichabod Crane High School.

Both meetings are at 7p. 

The earliest the districts could merge would be July 1, 2013.

By: Andrew Murphy

Memorial Day Breakfast

Castleton - Schodack Kiwanis Club

The Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 28, to raise monies for its community service programs. The pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Building in Castleton. The breakfast will be free for Veterans, $6.00 for other adults, and $4.00 for children. For more information, call 732-2225.

SCHODACK ISLAND STATE PARK

Your key to all season enjoyment of state parks is the season's pass.  

For $65, the Empire Passport provides you unlimited day use vehicle entry into most of the parks. Apply on-line or call your favorite park for more information.

• Vehicle Entrance Fee: Cars $6 on weekends and holi-days: 5/1 - 10/11

• Rentals: Pavilion $100: Water Electric 100+ people; Riverview Pavilion $25 15+ people; Tent (30x30) $75 Electric 50+ people; Tent (20x30) $50 35+ people

• Trash removal option: $6 per bag-Checks made out to "Schodack Island NHT"

• Dry Slip Boat Permit:$150 for the season from - May 1st to Columbus Day; or $ 50 per month if available.